Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a Data Analyst II to provide statistical support for the International Infection Control Program (IICB).

Essential Job Functions:

• Mid- to senior-level statistical support to conduct analyses necessary to populate a network analysis tool or other activities, as requested, including collaborating with CDC investigators to create code or conduct analyses.
• Utilize research methodology and data collection tools to ensure appropriate healthcare epidemiology, HAI, and adverse event data are gathered.
• Design and maintain databases for management, using tools including but not limited to Access and RedCap.
• Conduct data analyses including cohort studies and case-control studies, potentially requiring knowledge of Bayesian inference or Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods; extract data from surveillance systems and special studies for COVID-19 and healthcare-associated infections.
• Prepare preliminary interpretations of analyses for scientific and public audiences, project teams, and/or management.
• Prepare technical and non-technical summaries, scientific reports, and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed literature.
• Use data and other performance/evaluation information to disseminate scientific information related to COVID-19, multidrug-resistant organisms, and healthcare-associated infections in the form of presentations, reports, slides, and other materials (e.g., newsletters, federal documents).
• Advise and consult on statistical methods and quantitative policy analysis for the Division's senior scientists and various individuals, groups, and organizations working on infection prevention and control nationally and internationally.
• Assist in writing protocols describing standard practices for design, implementation, and presentation of statistical analyses of existing and proposed studies conducted by DHQP/IICP or in collaboration with other agencies.
• Provide accelerated analysis and evaluation of data during agency emergencies from pandemic or epidemic outbreaks to support critical decision-making.
• Provide leadership to develop new and innovative analytic approaches for studying infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance data, observational studies, quantitative policy analysis, health system studies, and disease models.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and skill in applying advanced statistical methods, epidemiologic study designs, Bayesian inference, MCMC, network analysis, and disease modeling to healthcare and public health data.
• Ability to design, maintain, extract, validate, and analyze data using surveillance systems, research databases, REDCap, Access, and other analytic tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare-associated infections, multidrug-resistant organisms, outbreak response, surveillance, infection prevention and control, and related public health research methods.
• Ability to interpret complex analyses and prepare clear technical and non-technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, briefings, and other scientific products for diverse audiences.
• Ability to advise senior scientists and partners on statistical methodology, develop protocols and innovative analytic approaches, and provide rapid, high-quality analyses to support emergency response and critical decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, data science, or a closely related quantitative field.
• At least 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience conducting statistical or epidemiologic analyses, preferably in public health, healthcare, infectious disease, or HAI-related work.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical programming software such as SAS, R, Python, Stata, or equivalent, plus database/data-management tools such as REDCap, Access, SQL, or similar.
• Experience conducting and interpreting epidemiologic studies, including cohort and case-control analyses, surveillance data analysis, and multivariable statistical modeling.
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, or manuscripts and communicating statistical findings to scientific, programmatic, or management audiences; ability to work collaboratively with investigators and multidisciplinary teams. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Bayesian inference, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), network analysis, or disease modeling.
• Experience working with healthcare-associated infection (HAI), multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO), infectious disease, or outbreak surveillance data.
• Experience supporting public health emergency response, including rapid analysis and interpretation of data.
• Experience developing statistical analysis plans, research protocols, or innovative analytic approaches.
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, technical reports, or federal/public health documents

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.